How to Stop a Throat From Drying

Sore throats are a true pain in the neck for those suffering from infections or throat irritation. Colds, strep throat, alcohol consumption and smoking are some common causes of throat dryness and pain. Most cases of throat discomfort will improve on their own after a few days, but some infections may require the use of antibiotics. Ocassional bouts of dry throat often can be eased with home remedies and easy-to-obtain, over-the-counter drugs.

Things You'll Need

• Salt
• Glass of water
• Humidifier
• Chamomile tea
• Sore throat lozenges

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Instructions

• 1

  Place one teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, gargle and spit the mixture out. Repeat this several times a day.

• 2

  Hot tea can make a dry throat feel better.

  Sip a warm cup of chamomile tea when your throat feels dry. Adding honey to the tea may bring additional relief.

• 3

  Steam can help keep your throat moist.

  Use a humidifier to help keep your throat moist or take a long hot shower, and breath in the steam.

• 4

  Suck on a sore throat lozenge or hard candy. This will increase your production of saliva, which will keep your throat from drying out, and chemicals in the lozenge can help with sore throat pain.